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Charlie

Charlie writes iPhone Creator Kit's guides to travel, landscape, night and black-and-white photography on iPhone. His guides focus on composition, light and editing: how to get sharp shots, avoid flat or overprocessed photos, and build a consistent editing style with presets.

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Guides by Charlie

Comparison labelled 'Not ProRaw' and 'ProRaw' of a desk scene, the ProRaw side showing richer shadow detail and warmer tone

A Beginner’s Guide to ProRAW on iPhone

Apple ProRAW gives you more control over your iPhone photos, especially when it comes to editing. If you have ever felt limited by how much…

Comparison marked with a red cross and green tick of a lit phone booth at night, the tick version looking more natural

Why Your iPhone Photos Look Overprocessed (And How to Fix It)

Reduce the overprocessed iPhone look with practical checks for sharpening, light, colour and HDR. Learn what ProRAW and presets can—and cannot—fix.

Three travel photos in a grid: a stacked sandwich, camera gear on a bed, and a city skyline lit up at night

How to Take Better iPhone Travel Photos Without All The Gear

Travel photography often looks impressive because of expensive cameras and equipment. The reality is that you do not need any gear to capture great travel…

Three architecture photos: the Eiffel Tower down a Paris street, a suspension bridge, and library columns

How to Photograph Architecture on iPhone Like a Pro

Architecture is one of the most rewarding subjects to photograph on iPhone. Buildings are full of strong lines, interesting textures, and repeating patterns. When photographed…

City skyline silhouette with a tall spired tower, glowing orange sunset reflecting on calm water

How to Capture Stunning Sunsets on iPhone

Sunsets are one of the most photographed scenes on iPhone. They are also one of the easiest to get wrong. What looks dramatic in real…

Hand holding a black compact camera inside a car, with the steering wheel and dashboard softly blurred behind it

How to Shoot Depth and Background Blur Without Portrait Mode

Portrait mode is useful, but it is not the only way to create depth and background blur on iPhone. In fact, relying on it too…

Snow-capped Mount Fuji wrapped in dramatic lenticular clouds above a lake and lakeside town

How to Take Landscape Photos on iPhone That Actually Look Good

Landscape photography on iPhone can be frustrating. You look at a beautiful view, take the photo, and it feels dull or two-dimensional. The colours are…

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10 iPhone Photography Mistakes That Make Photos Look Flat

Flat photos are one of the most common problems in iPhone photography. The scene might have looked amazing in real life, but the final image…

Grid of three photos - a sofa, a camera on a magazine, a desk setup - in a matching moody style

How to Create a Signature Editing Style on iPhone

A signature editing style is what makes your photos instantly recognisable. It is not about heavy filters or dramatic edits. It is about consistency in…

A sports car's rear end glowing with a red tail light in a dim, moody garage

How to Take Moody Dark iPhone Photos Without Looking Too Edited

Moody, dark photos can look cinematic and atmospheric when they are done well. When they are not, they often feel flat, muddy, or heavily edited.…

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How to Capture Sharp iPhone Photos Every Time

Blurry iPhone photos are one of the most common frustrations in mobile photography. Even with a great camera, small movements, poor focus, or low light…

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10 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Editing iPhone Photos

Editing iPhone photos should enhance what you captured, not completely change it. Most people run into trouble because they push edits too far or rely…

Grid of three New York photos - skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge - in a matching style

How to Edit iPhone Photos for a Consistent Instagram Feed

A consistent Instagram feed is not about using similar photos over and over again. It is about creating a recognisable look that ties your images…

Monochrome shot of a MacBook and remote resting on a marble table corner

A Simple Guide to Black and White iPhone Photography

Black and white photography can make your iPhone photos feel timeless, intentional, and more emotional. When colour is removed, light, shape, and texture take centre…

Vintage cream Porsche 911 convertible parked on a city street at night

Get That Classic Film Aesthetic on Your iPhone: 7 Simple Tips

Film photos have a look that feels hard to replicate. Colours are softer, contrast is gentler, and images often feel more emotional than technical. While…

Hong Kong skyline lit up at night with neon signs against a dark hillside

How to Shoot Night Photos on Your iPhone

Night photography on iPhone can be challenging. Low light often leads to blurry photos, dull colours, or heavy noise. At the same time, night scenes…